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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
1
School canvassing requested to collect names of boys for the Boys Corn Club and girls for the Girls Tomato Club for 1916. Also names for the Big Club. Pig Club open to all. School with largest enrollment and final reports wins a $10 premium. Rules on application to the undersigned. Approved T A Bowen Demonstration Avent, R J Hallum Supt of Education.
William Jarvis of Los Angeles and Iola Parrott of Portland were married January 8 1916 at the Methodist parsonage in Portland Oregon by Reverend Frank Loveland. The couple will live in Los Angeles after a Portland visit with Parrott’s four children from a prior marriage. Officiating was J A Bones N P Beatrice Hughes and Farman Dodgens attended. The reception followed a catered dinner in a decorously dressed parlor suitable with ferns and cedar.
George W. Griffin of Easley wed Miss Della Jameson of Easley in a Thursday evening ceremony at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev. John K. Holler. Griffin is described as a substantial county citizen and Jameson as a fine bride from Richens County.
Miss Mattie Porter and Mr W F Willis were married by Rev. B Atkin at the bride’s home near Mountain View Church. The ceremony occurred on January 19 with close family in attendance.
A marriage was performed January 18 1916 at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Griffin. The couple is Mr J B Bailey of Cateechee and Miss Bell Griffin of Liberty. Jolly F Williams J P officiated.
Married by J B Newbery at his office January 9 Miss Aendrendricks of Pickens route 4 and Wilbur McJunkin of Marietta route 2 were married.
The February term opens the fourth Monday in February with Judge Gary presiding. Judge Mauldin will head the June term beginning the first Monday in June. Judge Sease will preside the September term starting the fourth Monday. Pickens county holds three regular terms annually.
Mrs Virginia Doyle Jones wife of Dr C C Jones of Greenville died Saturday January 22 1916 at the Calhoun home of her brother Ramsay Doyle in her 49th year. She married Dr C C Jones December 3 1884 and leaves husband two sons W R and Clinton Jones three brothers Dr Clay Doyle Dr Will Doyle and Ramsay Doyle. Funeral conducted at her home by Dr Sloan and Mr Lyon and burial in Episcopal cemetery.
Oliver Ferguson, a prominent Pearidge resident aged 50, died Sunday January 23 after years of poor health and a final week of critical illness. Funeral services were held at Mountain View church. He was a longtime Baptist and Leave behind a wife and eight children: Bessie Hudson, Andrew, Jerry, Ira, Milton, Ethel, J. D., and T. J. Ferguson. Community mourns the loss.
Qolenoy January 23 reports improved weather after rains and clear skies. Notables include Nira Thomas J. Keith visiting with her mother, L. M. Rigdon, and visitors Willie and Karl Chastain. Rev. W M Diamond preached his first Enon church sermon and was invited to Georges Creek.
The Pickens Sentinel promotes itself as an impartial county paper covering state politics and Pickens county affairs. It promises broad news coverage plus serials farming articles and more, urging households to subscribe and support a stronger local paper.
A surprise birthday dinner was given in honor of M. L. E. Hopkins. About fifty people attended, including twelve families and thirteen babies. Guests brought baskets of foods, and the celebrant learned the secret just before the meal was served. The event was described as a delightful occasion with warm wishes for continued blessings.
Dr. W A Sheldon flew to Greenville to be with his ill son Garnet who underwent an appendectomy and rests well at the hospital. Rev and Mrs Hodges arrived as the new Methodist minister and wife and received a warm welcome at the parsonage. A baby girl Cleon Owings blessed the home of Dr and Mrs J Hunter on December 31. The community invites all county residents to attend The Obstinate Family at the School Auditorium Friday night with proceeds aiding the school.
Birth announced for A W Tanner's family in Dacusville route 2 a girl Alma Ferguson visited grandfather Joseph Looper Lenhardt Wyatt and Miss T Wyatt called on locals The C C Club met with Mrs Richard Davidson Embroidery Club met at Mrs R A Davidson Cross Plains Camp W O W elected officers and held a banquet Farr bridge over Saluda river repaired and open to the public
Mr and Mrs John Anthony visited Mrs Hendricks last week. Joel H Miller attended the state farmers union in Columbia. Mr and Mrs James Spearman visited M D farmer Sunday. Mrs Bradley visiting relatives in Greenville Illinois. J F Smith made a business trip to Greenville Monday. Will Spearman hosted Sunday guests including Will and Bud Phillips Elman Fendley Edward Jones and Fields Cassel. Lula Cisson guest of Joel H Miller and family last Monday. Susie.
A Pickens bachelor stages a dream come true in a public display. The feature highlights local romance and ambition as the leading bachelor showcases personal aspirations.
Busy Norris notes double tracking may move the terminal to Norris from Greenville, highlights social visits, weddings, musicales, and parties, mentions Rev J L Willis taking 1916 pastorate, local fundraising by W O W, and families like Garrets, Rhodes, Mauldins, and Hydes in Six Mile and Cateechee.
Friday night January 28 at the School Auditorium admission 15 and 25 cents.
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